Sarahkka

If kitty is given his own space and lots of kindness, he will be just fine.
I know it's a tough time to be welcoming him in, but cats are very adaptable.
Sounds like a great solution to the mouse problem, too.
We did the same thing when mice moved in to our drafty old house (not 1780s, more like 1930s! )
Good luck with puss!

beckynbump25

mouse traps or mouse poison are properly your best bet.
but good luck if you do get a cat.
my cats bring mice, birds and all sorts in the house and the door step not a pretty sight!!
you will more then likely regret it x

cuddles314

Last year we had mice in this building, it's an old house converted into flats. They were pretty bad in the downstairs flat, but I only ever saw a small amount of poo in my flat. However, I saw one run across my kitchen once and that was enough for me, thankyou very much! Went out and got a rescue cat from the Cat's protection league, Tom, who is used to being an indoor cat. (I live in a 1st floor flat near a busy road).
He is great, and luckily seems to be a good mouser, as I have never seen any trace of mice since I got him. Also, because he is quite content to stay indoors (he never tries to go out even if I leave all windows and door open), there's no risk of him bringing any vermin indoors.
I would never live without a cat again, as mice are the one thing I cannot stand the thought of sharing my home with.
xx

amy_tea

Can you not ring the council and speak to pest control? Surely they can sort this problem for you? But yeah, get a cat, i love cats.

xx